Chapter 200: A Slap and a Date

Gong Bingye, with her lithe figure, walked slowly forward, a hint of nervousness in her eyes.

This was her first direct confrontation with a sect disciple, and even when facing the Fourteen Desert Bandits, she had never felt this way.

A sect—a symbol of power.

An existence that their noble clan could never afford to provoke.

When Wang Hao saw that figure, his eyes went wide, and a surge of anger rose from within him.

And Liu Yiyuan, upon seeing the newcomer, also flashed a hint of surprise in his otherwise calm eyes.

"Miss..." Manager Liu, seeing the young lady arrive, breathed a sigh of relief, but then looked at her with renewed anxiety. These people before them were not to be trifled with.

Ever since the clan head died, the Gong family had often been bullied, and he felt bitter indignation in his heart.

"Miss Gong, this is my senior brother. He has taken a liking to these six fierce beasts. How about we settle at this price?" Wang Hao jingled a string of coins in his hand, then let his eyes roam freely over Gong Bingye's figure.

She really was becoming more alluring by the day. But when Wang Hao stole a glance at his senior brother's expression, his heart sank—it seemed his brother had truly set his sights on her.

Gong Bingye looked at Wang Hao with disdain. That someone like him could become a sect disciple was a sign that heaven had no eyes. But now, Wang Hao was not the main issue; the key was the man standing there.

"Sir, this is a small business. The price is not acceptable," Gong Bingye said, detesting the look in the man's eyes, yet speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Wang Hu stood by the young lady's side, watching the man warily.

This man gave him a very dangerous feeling, more dangerous than the Fourteen Desert Bandits. Especially his aura, which to Wang Hu felt like crashing waves, exerting immense pressure.

Liu Yiyuan smiled and unconsciously reached out a hand, intending to gently caress Gong Bingye's pretty face.

"How dare you!" At that moment, Wang Hu roared in anger. Somehow, this man gave him a completely different feeling from the mysterious person he had seen earlier.

This man was about to insult his young lady. With rage burning in his heart, regardless of who the other party was, he drew his blade to drive him back.

"Ant."

Liu Yiyuan was utterly contemptuous, not even sparing a glance. With a wave of his hand, Wang Hu's body flew back like a kite with a broken string.

No one even saw clearly what had happened.

"Sir, please show some respect." Gong Bingye's face was as cold as frost. She stepped back and watched Liu Yiyuan warily.

"Senior brother..." Wang Hao was taken aback by his brother's domineering behavior. Without a word, he was about to touch her—that was a bit too much...

"Shut up." Liu Yiyuan glanced at Wang Hao, and that single glance made Wang Hao's heart freeze, a chill running down his spine.

He realized that this senior brother, who had been all smiles to him before, would definitely kill him if he spoke another word.

"You are very beautiful, and you stir my desire. How about becoming my concubine? I can guarantee you a lifetime of wealth and honor. As for these mundane things, you can have as many as you want." Liu Yiyuan's eyes seemed piercing, greedily and unabashedly roving over Gong Bingye's curvaceous figure.

"I am but a humble woman, hardly worthy of you, sir. These fierce beasts are yours for free." Gong Bingye forced herself to stay calm, but inside she was extremely tense.

She hadn't expected this sect disciple to be so overbearing, giving her no chance to react.

"Heh, I want these beasts, and I want you too," Liu Yiyuan said domineeringly.

The surrounding rogue cultivators were also indignant. These sect people were going too far.

But the aura emanating from this man felt like a mountain, leaving them without the slightest courage to resist.

Having lived in Mocheng for some time, they were familiar with the Gong family and had traded with them many times. They were quite satisfied with the Gong family, considering them a conscientious noble clan.

And they all knew about the Gong family's misfortune. What could they do but regret it?

Now, the young lady of the Gong family was just a woman, and a beautiful one at that. It was only natural that she would attract the covetous eyes of others.

If no miracle happened today, the young lady of the Gong family was done for.

"Look, the heads of the Wang and Song families are watching over there."

"Gloating, I suppose."

"Now that the young master of the Wang family has become a sect disciple, I think Mocheng will soon bear the Wang name."

"Not necessarily. Wang Hao is just an outer disciple with little influence. And sect disciples often go on trials, with a high mortality rate. It's hard to say nothing will happen to him in the future."

...

Everyone was talking, whispering among themselves.

At this moment, Gong Bingye didn't know what to do.

Falling out with this sect disciple was utterly impossible. With his strength, he could annihilate the Gong family in the blink of an eye.

And the other two families would only fan the flames.

At this moment, Gong Bingye's heart began to panic.

Wang Hu, who had been knocked flying, was spitting blood. That single palm strike had made him understand the gap between them. Even ten more of him would be no match for this opponent.

At this moment, Wang Hu opened his eyes, trying to struggle up, but when he saw a figure standing beside him, hope flickered in his eyes.

"Sir, please, save my young lady." Wang Hu stretched out a trembling hand and grabbed the figure's boot tightly.

"Huh? What's going on?" Lin Fan was holding a bowl of hot soy milk in one hand and a thick, rustic fried dough stick in the other, tearing into it with loud bites.

"I beg you, sir." After saying this, Wang Hu passed out.

Lin Fan looked puzzled, then saw a crowd gathered ahead and decided to go take a look.

But when he saw the situation in the crowd, his mind began to work.

He hadn't expected to run into the very person he was looking for as soon as he stepped out—what incredible luck.

And it seemed Gong Bingye was in trouble and urgently needed help.

He had robbed them yesterday. If he had gone straight to their residence to ask questions, he would have been met with cold faces, or even deceived.

But now, if he helped her out of this predicament, the outcome would surely be different.

A slap and a date—that was a good plan.

At this moment, Liu Yiyuan reached out his hand again, intending to touch Gong Bingye's cheek. For these mundane women, Liu Yiyuan couldn't be bothered to say much. Did he think she would dare to resist?

Seeing that hand reaching out, Gong Bingye's expression suddenly turned terrified.

Who could save her...

"Ahem, in broad daylight, under the clear sky, before so many eyes, you dare to harass a virtuous maiden? You have no regard for the law and are corrupting public morals!"

At that moment, a voice reached everyone's ears.

Everyone turned to look, wondering who was so bold as to say such a thing.